Non woven fabrics are used in various supplies for hospitals and sanatoriums, as well as for cleaning air filters and personal use to combat infections, which is the first step in strengthening healthcare and reducing costs. According to data from the World Health Organization, 10% of patients are infected during treatment. Through good infection prevention and management, healthcare related infections (HAIs) can be reduced by at least 30%. Surgical site infections (SSIs) are one of the most common HAIs, which can lead to prolonged hospital stay, additional surgery, intensive care unit treatment, and even death. Therefore, a large amount of funds are used to treat the impact of HAIs, and the time for patients to be admitted often exceeds the time required for rehabilitation. Non woven fabrics are widely used in the medical and other industries to prevent biological hazards. They provide important safety features such as infection and disease prevention. Non woven fabrics can help combat cross contamination and infection transmission in medical or surgical environments, especially today's multidrug-resistant bacteria and viruses. Because they are only used once and then cremated, there is no need to handle them, and the spread of toxins is also reduced.
The characteristics of non-woven fabrics make them suitable for healthcare:
Non woven fabrics have undergone extensive development, aiming to meet medical needs. In terms of cost, efficacy, discardability, and other factors, their performance is far superior to similar fabrics. Cross contamination is one of the most common difficulties in hospitals, mainly due to the repeated use of woven robes, masks, and other similar items that are contaminated and may spread bacteria. The introduction of non-woven fabrics helps to create a more cost-effective disposable alternative, greatly reducing the problem of cross contamination. The following characteristics of non-woven fabric make it the best choice for medical products:
1. Non woven fabrics have a high porosity, which allows for good breathability and breathability. This makes them suitable for various applications such as filters, protective clothing, and medical equipment.
2. Non woven fabric is lightweight and flexible, making it easy to handle and shape.
3. Non woven fabrics also have wear resistance and tear resistance, which improves user protection.
4. Non woven fabrics have excellent water resistance and moisture management performance, suitable for applications that require moisture-proof or water absorption protection.
5. Non woven fabrics have excellent isolation performance, preventing cross contamination and infection transmission.
Non woven fabrics provide excellent barrier properties for liquid particles, which serve as a good bacterial barrier and ensure good sterile conditions. According to OSHA guidelines, disposable non-woven products play an important role in infection prevention in the healthcare industry